The Cincinnati Reds activated OF Ryan Ludwick (shoulder) from the 60-day disabled list Sunday, Aug. 11. He is expected to return to action Monday, Aug. 12. The team optioned OF Derrick Robinson to Triple-A Louisville in the corresponding roster move. Ludwick has been sidelined since Opening Day due to a shoulder injury.

Fantasy Tip: With Ludwick back in action, it's bad news for Chris Heisey, who will see less playing time. Ludwick might be a forgotten man in fantasy leagues, and could be a cheap source of power down the stretch. You might want to keep him reserved for at least a week while he knocks off the rust, however. He managed just six hits in 44 at-bats during his minor-league rehab assignment.

Fantasy Tip: Heisey will likely go back to some sort of platoon role in left field, probably with some combination of Xavier Paul and Derrick Robinson. Heisey should be owned in all NL leagues, but should only be considered in deep mixed formats with deep outfield arrangements.

Fantasy Tip: Heisey is the only name that is fantasy relevant in this mix. Avery or Robinson could receive a start here or there to rest Heisey, but it's not enough to warrant fantasy baseball consideration, even in NL leagues.

Fantasy Tip: Heisey will definitely be a popular target in deep mixed leagues if you need more outfield depth. It's unknown if he'll start in center and bump Shin-Soo Choo to left, though. Robinson can be ignored.